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MrBeetleman
Dec 18, 2020Aspirant
R7000 won't connect to new devices
I've got a working r7000 router, but I can't connect new devices to it. Often get the error message "wifi not available, etc..) Example : wyze cam (can't connect, even though it used to connect in t...
michaelkenward
Dec 19, 2020Guru - Experienced User
As this is a router, there is probably a modem sitting in front of it. It may help to reboot the whole network in the right order.
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
- Turn off and unplug modem.
- Turn off router and computers.
- Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
- Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it connect.
- Turn on computers and rest of network.
If that doesn't work, what firmware version do you have on the device?
A number is more useful than "the latest". (It may not be by the time people read this.) There can also be newer versions, or "hot fixes", that do not show up if you check for new firmware in the browser interface.
It might also help if you told people what the modem is in front of this router, if there is one. The model number could be useful. Is it, by any chance, also a router, with a set of LAN ports on the back?
The reason for asking is that a lot of people turn up here trying to put a router behind a modem that is also a router. That can complicate troubleshooting.
Apologies for all the questions. But you can help people to help you by providing the information suggested in this forum's header:
Subject (Include model number and brief summary)
Model (Recommended - Helps the community give the best answers)
Body (Include additional detail including model version, firmware, OS and environment where relevant.)
They are there for a good reason.
Mikebur
Dec 19, 2020Aspirant
Nice answer on this one. Can you please respond to the other, seemingly inaccurate, thread. Appreciate you helping others - though i presumed calling out by userid worked here.
Original thread: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/Nighthawk-Mesh-WiFi-6-system-needs-separate-2-4-and-5-0-SSID/idc-p/2013302/highlight/true#M3349
Original thread: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/Nighthawk-Mesh-WiFi-6-system-needs-separate-2-4-and-5-0-SSID/idc-p/2013302/highlight/true#M3349